FAQ: Processing Large Log Files

How large of a log file can Sawmill process?

Short Answer

There are no limits, except those imposed by the limitations of your server.

Long Answer

There is no fundamental limit -- given enough memory, disk space, and time, you can process
the world.
We've processed log files terabytes in size, billions of lines long,
and been able to browse
their statistics at full complexity in real time,
with no troubles.